NHL Entry Draft

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: EJ Emery

The Scouting Report A good, solid defenseman, EJ Emery is an up-and-coming player who is still developing but has the chance to be a second-pairing star. The native of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, is effective at both ends of the ice and contributes offensively when he has the green light. More of a defensive defenseman, […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Henry Mews

The Scouting Report: Henry Mews is a right defenseman from Ottawa, Ontario. Born March 9, 2006, Mews made the transition from center to defense and played with the Toronto Jr. Canadians at the U16 AAA level for the 2021-2022 season. He participated in the OHL Cup that season and totaled five points in six games. […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Aron Kivharju

The Scouting Report: Even though Aron Kiviharju grew up in Finland, he was born in Esbjerg, Denmark. He has gained popularity, especially since he was recognized for his skills at just 11 years old. In the 2021-22 season, he played four games with the TPS U18 team before moving up to the U20 level. It […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Ryder Ritchie

The Scouting Report Ryder Ritchie, from Alberta, Canada, was elected as the 14th overall pick in the 2021 WHL draft and has quickly risen to become one of the premier scorers for the Prince Albert Raiders. Following his recognition as the OHL Rookie of the Year for the Raiders in a previous season, he started […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Anton Silayev

The Scouting Report Anton Silayev, a skilled left-handed defenseman hailing from Sarov, Russia, commands attention with his impressive stature, standing tall at 6 feet 7 inches and weighing 207 pounds. Initially a relatively obscure player, he has swiftly risen to prominence on the global and North American hockey stage, earning himself recognition as a top […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Konsta Helenius

The Scouting Report: While it is widely predicted that Macklin Celebrini will emerge as the top choice in the forthcoming 2024 NHL Draft, Konsta Helenius is a player who may see some buzz leading into the draft. Noteworthy for his stellar performance in his debut full season in Finland’s top league, Helenius currently serves as […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Carter Yakemchuk

The Scouting Report Defenseman Carter Yakemchuk is one of the better two-way defensemen in the 2024 NHL Draft. At 6’3″ and 194 pounds, he has the size to be effective in the defensive zone yet is mobile enough to be productive on the offensive end. He increased his draft stock during the 2023-24 season with […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Berkly Catton

The Scouting Report Berkly Catton originates from Saskatoon, Canada, where his outstanding achievements culminated in Catton being chosen as the first overall pick in the 2021 WHL Bantam Draft by the Spokane Chiefs. He began his rookie season with the Chiefs at the age of 16 in the 2022-2023 season, and delivered a remarkable performance, […]

Bruins Prospects Help BC to Big Weekend Over Rival BU

While the Boston Bruins have been dominating at the NHL level all season long, their prospects have been enjoying great seasons across all levels of hockey, especially in the NCAA. This past weekend was no exception as two of Boston’s prospects suited up for the Boston College Eagles as they took on long-time rival Boston […]

Nail Yakupov Never Should Have Been A First Overall Pick

Hindsight is 20/20, but sometimes, there are signs that scouts shouldn’t avoid. Now, I’m not saying my opinion is better than NHL scouts. Though seeing how hit and miss the 2012 NHL Entry Draft was, Yakupov never should’ve been in conversation to be selected first overall. The Argument Against Nail Yakupov Being Drafted First Overall […]